Chapter 198: Teacher (2)

Chapter 198: Teacher (2)

The rain was pounding on the wooden shutters of the carriage, threatening to break them. It was a gloomy and depressing day, fitting for the challenging test set by Aria Lilias.

Luce and I skipped class for “study purposes” with the permission of Professor Fernando and the authority of the Hegel Tower Master, who had a partnership with Märchen Academy.

Missing a few classes should be fine. I had asked Amy and Mateo to take summary notes for me.

We were neatly dressed in casual clothes. We were meeting a very important person, and Professor Fernando had told us to dress nicely.

A few days ago, Professor Fernando rummaged through his office and claimed to have found Aria’s second messenger which he hadn’t gotten around to disposing of. Before throwing it out the window, he asked, “Why did you call Luce Eltania too?”

She said that she had heard of Luce’s overwhelmingly talented and that she wanted to teach her because they share an attribute.

Good.

Luce was being considered for the Evil God Slayers. In other words, if Aria were to make Luce stronger, it would be good for me too.

After some time, we arrived at the Hegel Tower in Professor Fernando’s personal carriage. It was a two-hour trip.

“This is Hegel Tower.”

Hegel Tower was, as its name suggested, a tall building in the form of a tower. It was no exaggeration to call it the tallest building on the island.

However, despite being called a tower, it looked quite shabby compared to the castle-like magic towers that were built in cities. It had a humble appearance and the shops that were a short distance away only added to the cozy charm of this place.

Luce and I followed Professor Fernando inside Hegel Tower. The high ceilings gave it an old-fashioned design.

It had a serene atmosphere. As we entered, Professor Fernando explained various things as if he were a tour guide, mentioning the numerous magical researches conducted here and the achievements made. He was someone who enjoyed teaching.

As we walked by, we occasionally saw wizards in robes. Their attire was so cool, so I glanced at them curiously.

We took an elevator powered by telekinesis magic to go to the highest floor. According to Professor Fernando, only a select few, like himself, were allowed to go up to the top floor.

When we reached the top, we found ourselves in a luxuriously decorated hallway. A short walk across the hallway brought us to a large door.

“Can we just enter?”

“It’s fine. She already knows we’re here.”

Creeeak.

As Professor Fernando opened the door, a vast library came into view. The circular space was filled with numerous books and magic tools floating around.

Looking up, we could see the high glass ceiling, beyond which rain was pouring down. The whole tower had a barrier that prevented rain from hitting the windows and causing noise.

Once we entered, we saw a petite woman sitting on a desk, swinging her legs as if waiting for us. She appeared bored.NewW novels updates at novelhall.com

This was the first time I had directly faced her since I was brought into this world.

“Greetings, Master.”

Professor Fernando bowed, and I followed suit.

Auburn hair swept to one side, tired eyes, and a wizard’s robe.

It was Aria Lilias, the Tower Master of Hegel.

She stepped down from her desk and approached us.

“Follow me.”

Aria pushed past us and out the door.

Professor Fernando followed her without question, and Luce and I exchanged glances before following them.

We took the Tower Master’s private elevator to the rooftop, where the sky was covered with gloomy dark clouds.

Aria created an invisible umbrella using telekinesis over our heads. Then, she walked to the center of the rooftop and looked up at the sky.

“Isaac.”

“Yes.”

Aria called for me.

“Can you explain to me what ice magic is?”

“...It’s magic that freezes by taking away heat. That’s why its more accurate name is freezing magic, but that alone would make it less versatile, so it also creates ice using the mana from nature and the caster’s mana. That’s why it’s commonly known as ice magic.”

“No need for a detailed explanation. You’ll see it with your own eyes.”

Why did she ask that?

Aria took out a magic tool from her robe and tossed it upward. The small, baseball-sized tool, a messenger. It fluttered like a swift bird and hovered under the dark clouds.

Then, she reached out her right arm towards the messenger.

A powerful mana enveloped the rooftop.

With a whir, seven pale blue magic circles unfolded behind Aria. Runes were engraved on them, each intricately detailed and complex.

“This is [Icebolt].”

Boooom!!

From the seven magic circles, a pale blue bolt of energy shot toward the messenger.

A beautiful frenzy was carved into the air, and a deafening roar rang out.

Booom!!

A cold explosion swept around the messenger. Cold air flew in all directions, and for a moment, it snowed.

Ohh.

Amazing...

The blast hit the constantly moving messenger with pinpoint accuracy. It was like the work of a marksman.

If one’s mana mastery wasn’t properly trained, it would be difficult to aim at a target accurately, let alone produce such a sophisticated spell. It was admirable.

Aria gathered the magic circles and turned to look at me.

“Applause.”

Without hesitation, I applauded Aria’s display. Luce, catching my cue, also clapped a few times.

“This is the 7-star ice spell [Icebolt] that I will teach you. Whether or not you can master it is up to you.”

I responded loudly with a, “Yes!” my lips twitched with excitement.

Was Aria always this cool?

“Luce Eltania, the same goes for you. I will make you stronger, so follow me.”

“...”

Isaac, Luce, and Aria were standing on the rooftop.

“Master?”

“Shh.”

Isaac stood in the middle of the rooftop. He looked weary and exhausted, but his eyes were clear and sharply focused on the sky above.

Luce, Fernando, and Aria watched him from a distance.

Looking ready, Isaac silently released Aria’s messenger. It flew into the sky and began to circle above.

Isaac concentrated on sensing the natural mana around him, taking into account its strength, density, and the direction of the wind.

Like a craftsman assembling parts with precision, he meticulously drew the formula for the 7-star ice spell [Icebolt], ensuring the lines were connected correctly.

Then, he reached out his right arm.

With a resonating sound, seven pale blue magic circles trailed behind him. Each had a complicated configuration.

“He really... deployed seven magic circles.”

Fernando’s eyes widened in awe.

Seeing Isaac correctly deploy the magic circles for the 7-star ice spell [Icebolt] was unbelievable.

It was truly a phenomenal talent.

Considering he was once the academy’s weakest, the endless manifestation of his potential felt dramatically impactful.

Isaac’s eyes locked on the flying target.

He furrowed his brows. It was difficult to aim properly. The mana mastery needed to launch [Icebolt] was also difficult, making his mind feel extremely chaotic.

“Hooo.”

He took a deep breath.

Isaac extended his right hand, making the shape of a gun with his index finger and thumb. His index finger calmly chased after the messenger.

Soon, the pale blue magic circle glowed simultaneously.

Isaac unleashed a blast of cold mana.

「Icebolt (Ice Element, ★7)」

Boooom!!

In an instant, a beam of light carved through the air like a chain.

An explosion of bitter cold spread out, and a bolt of icy lightning stretched out and pierced the messenger.

Boom!!

There was an explosion of cold air. In an instant, a frozen ice ball flew into the distance. Inside it was the broken messenger.

Fernando’s mouth dropped open. Aria lowered her eyes.

Isaac withdrew the magic circles. Even though his control was still chaotic and weak, he closed his eyes and savored the fact that he had managed to cast [Icebolt].

“Hehe...”

A sob-like, joyful laugh escaped Isaac’s lips.

That was so tough...

The single phrase faded into the air.

Isaac, relieved, immediately lost consciousness and collapsed.

“Isaac?!”

Luce and Fernando rushed to Isaac and looked at him. He seemed to be soundly asleep.

Considering he had hardly slept and had intensively delved into constructing the 7-star magic circle, it was remarkable that his stamina had lasted this long.

Moreover, a 7-star spell could not be cast just by mastering the formula. He must have trained hard with mana mastery beforehand to manage [Icebolt].

“Tough bastard,” Fernando muttered to himself, the corners of his mouth twitching.

Luce smiled softly and sat down on the rooftop, gently placing Isaac’s head on her lap.

A gentle evening breeze caressed through his hair.

With Aria’s help, Luce had a better idea of how to strengthen her water magic. She was grateful to Aria.

Feeling that she was growing alongside Isaac, Luce felt a ticklish sense of pride swelling within her heart.

“Well done, Isaac. You were so cool.”

Luce stroked Isaac’s hair.

“...”

Isaac and Luce. They were both terrifyingly talented. Surely, they would be figures to be remembered in history Aria thought to herself.

...There was just one question in her mind, something she would have to ask tomorrow.

Aria turned her head towards the sea. The sun was setting, slowly sinking into the horizon.

“Isaac, Luce Eltania, this marks your graduation from here. It’s getting late, so you might as well leave tomorrow.”

Aria turned and walked away.

Luce looked up at the darkening evening sky and then turned to look at the departing Aria.

“What about our room?”

“I gave you one.”

“...”

Luce looked at Isaac again and then spoke to Fernando.

“You go ahead. I’m going to sleep here with Isaac.”

“Hmm. Fernando, you go home today and pick them up tomorrow.”

Aria tactfully chimed in.

“...?”

Fernando was puzzled.

If that was the case, why couldn’t he just take Isaac and Luce back with him...?

However, Luce and Aria were adamant, and Fernando couldn’t bring himself to ask the /genesisforsaken